ABOUT US

Fondazione Italia USA was established to honour the friendship between Italians and Americans. Italy and the United States have been exchanging culture, goods, and traditions for a long time, making it clear that neither one of the two countries would be what it is today without the contribution from the other.
Describing the relations between two countries is interesting, but hard at the same time: every nation changes, all people grow and evolve, and mutual relations are always a sign of the times. Today, given the excellent relationship that ties Italy to the United States of America, there is a growing need for an institution that can promote and enhance American culture in Italy. This is why we created a Foundation that intends to play a bipartisan public role on both sides of the Atlantic.
A representative of US Embassy in Rome sits on the Board of Directors.
To truly know the United States of America means appreciating its characteristics - characteristics that even today are not well known to the majority of Italians. This entails employing a critical spirit that looks at reality without bias. It is necessary to understand the United States of America for what it is, without political and ideological filters, and to improve its image in Italy.
With the support of many Italians interested in our mission and of our fellow countrymen who live in the United States of America, Fondazione Italia USA wants to launch a series of initiatives and joint projects that are essential to building a more solid friendship.